Skein Reel

P1424A

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Labian
Object Number P1424A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong (uncertain)
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Hide | Wood | Peel
Description

Flat piece of wood with curved ends. Part of a niddy-noddy, or frame on which spun yarn is wound, from a spindle, to form skeins. Labian.

Length 37.8 cm
Width 4.6 cm
Thickness 1.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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